Basic Details Surname Jenkin Forenames Alexander Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Alex War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Engineer Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death July Day of death 15 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Killed at sea through enemy action